FOR SALE
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PROPERTY SUMMARY
Mains Post Office premises comprising a self-contained sales shop with stores, offered for sale as a going concern with a new Lease available.
LOCATION
Brecks Post office forms the end property of a parade of commercial shops having a prominent main road frontage overlooking Brecks Roundabout with excellent visibility and the added advantage of a large customer car park making it highly accessible and convenient for customers.
DESCRIPTION
A rare and highly attractive opportunity to acquire a thriving, high footfall Mains Post office business, occupying a prominent, well-established trading position and within a large residential catchment area. The business has been successfully operated by our client since 1991 and provides a wide range of essential Post Office and retail services to a loyal local customer base. The business is worked in very easy hours over five and a half days per week.
The property occupies a commanding main road frontage with excellent visibility and the added advantage of a large customer car park making it highly accessible and convenient for customers.
The demise is configured at ground floor level and comprises a lock-up shop, entered via a disabled access ramp, leading into a well laid out sales and retail area. The space incorporates a generous retail display area with greetings cards and stationery mechandise together with one position Fortress Post Office counter and two further open counter positions.
To the rear of the Post office is a practical back office room and kitchen providing a comfortable and functional working environment. The shop benefits from an intruder alarm and CCTV.
The Post Office is mainly staff-run, with potential for increased turnover. This is a retirement and genuine sale.
ACCOMMODATION
Approximate net internal floor area:
| Demise | sq.ft. | sq.m |
| Basement | ||
| Stores | 794 | 73.77 |
| Ground Floor | ||
| Sales area | 480 | 44.59 |
| Staff room / store | 246 | 22.86 |
| Kitchen | 86 | 7.99 |
| Toilet facility | ||
| Total | 1,606 | 149.20 |
RATING ASSESSMENT
We have consulted the Valuation Office Agency and understand that the whole building has a rateable value of £7,700 , listed as "Post Office & Premises". Please note that this figure does not constitute the business rates payable.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Neither CPR, nor their clients, can offer any form of warranty as to the working order of any fixtures and fittings referred to, or suitability / capacity for any particular purpose. An incoming Tenant / purchaser must satisfy themselves in this regard prior to entering into any legal or financial commitment.
SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are understood to be supplied and connected. none of the services have however been tested by commercial Property Rotherham. We would recommend all interested parties to satisfy themselves as to the suitability and capacity of all mains services prior to entering in to any legal or financial commitment.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
The property has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating of 86 (Band D). A copy of the EPC is available online or on request.
PRICE
The goodwill associated with the Post Office is available to purchase, at £120,000. A new Lease is available in respect of the ground floor and basement, at an initial rental of £14,000 per annum.
The Post Office has achieved a remuneration of £90,000 in the last financial trading year, together with £19,000 turnover in respect of the retail element of the property. Stock will be valued in the usual way on completion of the sale.
VAT
Prices quoted are exclusive of VAT but may be subject to VAT.
MONEY LAUNDERING
The Money Laundering Regulations currently place a legal requirement on a prospective Tenant to provide two acceptable forms of I.D.
VIEWING & FURTHER DETAILS
Viewing and further information is available by contacting the Sole Agents, Commercial Property Rotherham on 01709 721706.
DISCLAIMER
Nothing in this brochure may be taken as offering any warranty as to the existence, suitability, adequacy or serviceability of any mains or other service, central heating installation, fixture or fitting, plumbing or wiring installation, security system, remedial or treatment work. Measurements are taken by a Disto laser measuring device. We would suggest that purchasers or Tenants satisfy themselves as to their accuracy prior to purchase or entering into a Lease.
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Do not pay any deposit to private sellers upfront. If you are looking to purchase a business, we advise that any deposits or transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Don't share confidential information with any private sellers, including your home address, account passwords, bank accounts and credit card information.
The vast majority of these scams involve the transfer of substantial sums of money. We advise all transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Send a test amount before you consider handing over a large number of funds. Maybe even try transferring £1, and then speaking to your solicitor to confirm receipt.
Do not disclose proof of funds directly to the sellers. If the sellers request you to show proof of funds, we advise that it is done through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Buying a business is not covered by consumer rights legislation. It is your responsibility to acquire a business that holds up in quality and agreement.
Fraudsters will typically use false news in an attempt to get you to act quickly. For example, 'Your account has been disabled. Reset your password now.'.
Review the performance of a business to make appropriate financial projections. Some businesses are dormant or not trading, so it is essential to check their short and long-term potential.
Legitimate emails from Rightbiz will be with the domain @rightbiz.co.uk. However, emails from [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] are not affiliated with Rightbiz.
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